Prison Escapees Still On The Loose Friday

August 7, 1993

TAVARES — Two men who escaped from the Lake County Jail continued to be on the loose Friday night.

John A. Keller, 29, of Apopka, and Donald E. Karch, 36, of Chico, Texas, broke a window in a restroom on the third floor of the jail, tied two sheets together and climbed down to an unfenced area in front of the jail at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Keller was described as 5-foot-9, 150 pounds, with tattoos, brown eyes and brown hair. He was being held on charges of burglary, assault with a weapon and grand theft.

Karch was described as 6 foot, 140 pounds, also with tattoos. He was being held on charges of burglary, auto theft and petty theft. He also was being held for U.S. marshals in Alabama on a parole violation charge.